If you can check the light with your meter, find out what the high and low values are and keep track of them for each shot (write them down each time). If you find that the print has too much development and highlights are blown, try reducing the time by 20% the next time you have this much contrast in a similar shot.
I use a system of numbers called Beyond the Zone System (BTZS). Basically, subtract the low number from the high number, then add 5. This is your SBR number. Por ejemplo, highlights on ev 15, - low values on ev 11 = 4+ 5 (5 is for the paper). This SBR is a nine. Write this down, develop the film and print. Your metered low values should fall on zone 3, the high values on zone 7. Best, tim